This article originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of Texas Monthly with the headline “A Powerful Introduction to Nature for Kids Who Rarely See It.” Subscribe today.

Name the area or container for the child and let them design a sign that reads, for instance, “Olivia’s Garden” or “Noah’s ...

In fact, some research finds that exposure to nature can sink kids’ stress levels by 28%. Physical benefits. Time outdoors allows kids time and space to move their bodies, Yurich explains.